I used a retinol and got a very itchy rash on my face. It felt like the rash I get when I use chemical sunscreen , which I am allergic to. But I am reading all about how rare it is to be allergic to retinol and how common it is to have red bumpy skin when you start using it. Is this probably just a normal reaction that will go away or does the itchy quality make it seem like an allergy?
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Hello and thank you for your question. Altreno is an effective medication, as it is a tretinoin 0.05% in a lotion form. There are different percentages of tretinoin, and different retinoids such as tazarotene. I recommend following up with your board certified dermatologist for evaluation of...
Thank you for your question. Topical retinoids are effective in treating superficial skin texture issues and comedonal acne, but unfortunately, retinoids are not effective in treating deep ice pick scarring. Other treatment options that injure the skin with subsequent collagen formation such a...
No, it is not possible for that exposure to have that large of an impact so suddenly. It is very important to wear an spf of at least 30 on a daily basis, no matter the weather. Especially when using a retinol or any other exfoliating products. If these are new products you're using, you could ...
